Royalties are how songwriters and lyric writers get paid. When songs are sold, downloaded or played in public, Rights Organizations collect licensing fees from retailers that sold the song, and the radio stations and public venues where the song was played or performed. The Rights organizations then pay a licensing fee to music publishers, who then pay the songwriters and lyricists.

Songwriters and lyricists can collect songwriting royalties for many years, from just one hit song - even one that achieves modest success.

1. Performance Royalties are earned when a song is played/performed in public, such as radio, TV, or a concert.

2. Mechanical Royalties are earned when a recorded version of a song is sold or downloaded in any form

3. Printed Edition Royalties are earned when a printed version of a song is sold, such as sheet music.

4. Foreign Royalties are earned for songs played overseas.

Here are the 4 Ways that Songsand Lyrics Can Earn Royalties:

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